A. The maximum density of each zoning district shall be the maximum number of dwelling units allowed per gross area of an acre, excluding accessory dwelling units. Maximum density shall be expressed as a ratio (e.g., three (3) dwelling units per acre).

B. The minimum lot size shall not determine maximum density. Maximum density shall not be exceeded, except as allowed by the provisions of LMC 18A.10.060.

C. Gross area is the total sum area of the lot, including easements, and wetlands, streams, shorelines, and other critical areas. The required critical area buffers and all legally recorded private access easements shall not be subtracted from the gross acre for the purpose of dwelling unit calculations. See Figure 8 below for reference.

D. For multifamily uses, maximum density may increase by one (1) unit for each significant tree preserved on a property that is located in the Downtown District (not to exceed more than twenty (20) percent of the total allowable units).

E. Bonus density, where applicable, shall be computed by adding the bonus units authorized by LMC 18A.90.050 to the base units computed under this section.

F. For multifamily use types, maximum density may increase by one (1) unit for each significant tree preserved on a property that is located in a census tract with a tree equity score of under the City’s 2018 average score of sixty-nine (69) (not to exceed more than twenty (20) percent of the total allowable units).

G. When calculations result in a fraction, the fraction shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number as follows: